On Wednesday, FEB 28 from 2-5 PM, head to the Readers’ Theater and design your own kindness-themed buttons to on your favorite book bag or “Canadian tuxedo” (insert laugh-cry emoji).

Supplies and friendship provided!

]]>http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2018/02/teen-zone-expanded-button-making/feed/0Read Across Lawrence welcomes anti-bullying activist Lizzie Velasquezhttp://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2018/01/read-across-lawrence-welcomes-anti-bullying-activist-lizzie-velasquez/
http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2018/01/read-across-lawrence-welcomes-anti-bullying-activist-lizzie-velasquez/#commentsSun, 28 Jan 2018 05:00:34 +0000Heather Kearnshttp://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/?p=61134After first being bullied as a child in school for looking different and later online as a teenager when she discovered a YouTube video labeling her ‘The World’s Ugliest Woman,’ Lizzie Velasquez, who was born with a rare genetic condition that prevents her from gaining weight, became an advocate for victims of bullying the world over.

Lizzie will deliver our 2018 Read Across Lawrence keynote address. Her message of self-acceptance aligns beautifully with the themes in Wonder, our 2018 Read Across Lawrence book pick about a young boy named Auggie with a facial anomaly.

Lizzie’s family-friendly event will resonate with all ages, but will be especially powerful for teens and kids who have experienced bullying themselves.

“Lizzie Velasquez is a wonderful capstone to our Read Across Lawrence events surrounding R.J. Palacio’s Wonder,” said Brad Allen, Lawrence Public Library executive director. “Her anti-bullying advocacy and message of kindness and acceptance are very much needed in the world right now.”

Thanks to a generous gift from BNSF, this event is free and open to the public. General admission; no ticket required.

MORE ABOUT LIZZIE

In December 2013, Lizzie Velasquez took the stage at the inaugural TEDxAustinWomen and gave a talk titled, How Do You Define Yourself? that has garnered over 13 million views across the web. Her story has been featured on Katie Couric, The Today Show, The View, Huffington Post, the Associated Press, and many other national and international media outlets. Her YouTube channel has over 793,668 subscribers.

Lizzie’s latest book, Dare to Be Kind, will be available for sale and a book signing will follow her talk.

ABOUT READ ACROSS LAWRENCE 2018
FEB 10 – MAR 17

Read Across Lawrence is an annual, community-wide reading event that encourages everyone in Lawrence to read and discuss the same book. We’ll host book discussions and activities for all ages that explore R.J. Palacio’s themes of kindness and acceptance in her debut novel, Wonder. The Lawrence Schools Foundation and Lawrence Public Library Foundation teamed up and received a grant from the Douglas County Community Foundation to supply 1,000 copies of the book to students, teachers, and classrooms all over Lawrence.

]]>http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2018/01/read-across-lawrence-welcomes-anti-bullying-activist-lizzie-velasquez/feed/0You Up for the NaNoWriMo Challenge?http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2017/10/you-up-for-the-nanowrimo-challenge/
http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2017/10/you-up-for-the-nanowrimo-challenge/#commentsFri, 27 Oct 2017 18:00:42 +0000Heather Kearnshttp://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/?p=58935Write a novel in a month! Track your progress! Get pep talks and support! Meet fellow writers online and in person!

Every Saturday in November, join us for snacks, caffeine, and camaraderie as you make your journey through the 50,000-word marathon that is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo).

NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel, so get ready for a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a novel by 11:59 PM on November 30.

]]>http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2017/10/you-up-for-the-nanowrimo-challenge/feed/4Turn Growing Pains into Gainshttp://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2017/10/turn-growing-pains-into-gains/
http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2017/10/turn-growing-pains-into-gains/#commentsMon, 09 Oct 2017 19:37:24 +0000Heather Kearnshttp://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/?p=58605Are you a teen or new adult navigating a world of new responsibility? We’re here to help.

Starting Tuesday, OCT 24 from 7-8 PM in Meeting Room B, our How to Adult 4-part series will show you how to pay your taxes, manage money, rent an apartment, and buy a car!

BONUS: We’re offering sweet door prizes at each event — everyone who attends all four sessions will get a prize. Offered in partnership with Housing and Credit Counseling Inc. and Kansas Legal Aid.

Totally free, just register: 785-843-3833.

SCHEDULE (Click links for details)

10/24 | Taxes 101
Learn the ins and outs of filing your taxes for the first time with help from Kansas Legal Aid.​

11/28 | On My Own: Finding and Renting Your First Apartment
Need an apartment, but don’t know the first thing about renting? Thinking about having a roommate? Signing a rental lease can be scary and confusing. What exactly are you responsible for? Find out details you should know before moving into your first apartment. You’ll be glad you did.

12/12 | Try It, Drive It: Buying Your First Car
Time for new wheels? Learn how to: accurately calculate the amount you can comfortably spend on a vehicle, plan ahead for which periodic vehicle-related expenses are important, and determine if your next vehicle should be new, used, or leased.

]]>http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2017/10/turn-growing-pains-into-gains/feed/2Families + Autism: A Research Updatehttp://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2017/03/families-autism-a-research-update/
http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2017/03/families-autism-a-research-update/#commentsWed, 22 Mar 2017 19:54:01 +0000Heather Kearnshttp://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/?p=53133KU Autism researchers, Doctors Nancy Brady and Steve Warren from the University of Kansas’ Lifespan Institute, will be here to talk about issues affecting teens and their families on MON, Mar 27 at 7 PM in the Auditorium.

Bring your questions and learn more about recent developments in this field of study.

For more info, email Gwen at ggeigerwolfe@lplks.org. NOTE: This is incorrectly listed in our March paper calendar as THU, Mar 27.

From December 1–January 31, cozy up with your favorite book and blanket, and compete for prizes!

AdultsAdults who read 3 books (or listen/read for 15 hours) can fill out this online form and claim your prizes after December 16th. Pick up a Winter Reading booklet at any desk starting December 1! Questions? Email Kate!

TeensEmbrace the winter break and cozy up with some great books. Bring in a favorite quote from the book you’re reading, or write a 3-4 sentence review, and drop it off in the Teen Zone to be entered into a weekly prize drawing for free books or other prizes. Questions? Email Miriam!

KidsRead with us this winter! Ages 0-11 (or birth to 5th grade) can pick up a reading log at the children’s desk. Read 10 books or 10 hours and turn in your log from 12/12/16-1/31/17 for some high-fives and prizes. You’ll also need to fill out the kids’ finisher form when you’re finished with your log. Make sure to stop by the children’s area to see how the librarians are challenging themselves to read more this winter! Questions? Email Jenny!

Drop in anytime between Nov 1-7 to get details on the ballot for Lawrence, Kansas, and the U.S.

]]>http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2016/10/teen-mock-election/feed/0Ouran High School Book Clubhttp://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2016/09/ouran-high-school-book-club/
http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2016/09/ouran-high-school-book-club/#commentsWed, 28 Sep 2016 14:52:21 +0000Heather Kearnshttp://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/?p=48656Do you call yourself an otaku and argue endlessly with your friends over who’s the best waifu/husbando?

Let’s geek out on Saturday, Oct 1 from 1-2 PM over the latest in manga, anime, and Japanese culture with the Teen Zone’s Ben. See who’s going!

On Friday, September 9 at 11:25 AM, we have a once-in-a-lifetime, 10-minute date with astronaut Takuya Onishi onthe International Space Station!

Doors to the auditorium will open at 10:30 AM.

Anyone can attend, but we’re handing the radio over to teens to ask some all-important (and fun) questions. While awaiting contact you can check out local organizations sharing their space and science knowledge AND we’ll be launching paper rockets on the lawn. Watch our Facebook event page for up to date information and fun facts about the ISS.

ARISS lets students worldwide experience the excitement of talking directly with crew members of the International Space Station, inspiring them to pursue interests in careers in science, technology, engineering and math, and engaging them with radio science technology through amateur radio. Made possible with help from the Douglas County Amateur Radio Club and Lawrence Creates Makerspace.

]]>http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2016/08/hello-space-station-yeah-its-lawrence-ks/feed/1Gaming with the Prohttp://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2014/08/gaming-with-the-pro-20/
http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2014/08/gaming-with-the-pro-20/#commentsMon, 25 Aug 2014 12:00:46 +0000strowbridgealfordhttp://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/?p=14641Every Wednesday starting at 3pm, the Teen Zone’s very own Philip holds court on gaming and gives advice on Super Smash Bros Brawl. Come play and Philip will give you pointers and tips on how to improve your game. Think you can take him on? We challenge you to beat Philip in Gaming with the Pro!